Q.21
Easy
The Indian Museum, one of Asia's oldest museums, is located in which city of West Bengal?
A Darjeeling
B Kolkata
C Asansol
D Siliguri
Correct Answer:
B. Kolkata Explanation:
The Indian Museum in Kolkata was established in 1814 and is one of the oldest and largest museums in Asia.
Q.22
Easy
The Mahabodhi Temple, one of India's most sacred Buddhist sites, is located in which state?
A West Bengal
B Bihar
C Odisha
D Jharkhand
Explanation:
While this is a trick question, the Mahabodhi Temple is in Bihar (Bodh Gaya), not West Bengal. However, West Bengal has significant Buddhist heritage sites including Nalanda nearby.
Q.23
Easy
Which river system forms the largest delta in the world in West Bengal?
A Brahmaputra River
B Ganges-Brahmaputra Delta
C Meghna River
D Torsa River
Correct Answer:
B. Ganges-Brahmaputra Delta Explanation:
The Ganges-Brahmaputra Delta (also called Sundarbans Delta) is the world's largest delta system, spanning across West Bengal and Bangladesh.
Q.24
Easy
Which of the following is NOT a major tea-growing district in West Bengal?
A Jalpaiguri
B Darjeeling
C Cooch Behar
D Kalimpong
Correct Answer:
C. Cooch Behar Explanation:
Cooch Behar is primarily agricultural (rice, jute) and not a major tea-growing district. Darjeeling, Jalpaiguri, and Kalimpong are famous for tea cultivation in West Bengal.
Q.25
Easy
Who is the present Chief Minister of West Bengal (2024)?
A Sourav Ganguly
B Mamata Banerjee
C Abhishek Banerjee
D Firhad Hakim
Correct Answer:
B. Mamata Banerjee Explanation:
Mamata Banerjee has been the Chief Minister of West Bengal since 2011.
Q.26
Easy
Which Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise is based in West Bengal?
A Kolkata Knight Riders
B Delhi Capitals
C Sunrisers Hyderabad
D Mumbai Indians
Correct Answer:
A. Kolkata Knight Riders Explanation:
Kolkata Knight Riders is based in Kolkata, West Bengal and is one of the oldest IPL franchises established in 2008.
Q.27
Easy
The Ramakrishna Mission, founded by Swami Vivekananda, is headquartered in which city?
A Kolkata
B Belur
C Howrah
D Darjeeling
Explanation:
The Ramakrishna Mission headquarters is located in Belur, West Bengal, established in 1897.
Q.28
Easy
Which article of the Indian Constitution empowers the President to declare a National Emergency?
A Article 352
B Article 356
C Article 360
D Article 368
Correct Answer:
A. Article 352 Explanation:
Article 352 deals with the declaration of National Emergency by the President in cases of threat to national security.
Q.29
Easy
In the context of WBPSC recruitment, which commission is responsible for conducting the examination?
A Staff Selection Commission
B West Bengal Public Service Commission
C Union Public Service Commission
D Railway Recruitment Board
Correct Answer:
B. West Bengal Public Service Commission Explanation:
WBPSC (West Bengal Public Service Commission) conducts state-level examinations for recruitment to various state services.
Q.30
Easy
Which West Bengali city is known as the 'Venice of the East'?
A Kolkata
B Howrah
C Dacca (now in Bangladesh)
D Siliguri
Correct Answer:
A. Kolkata Explanation:
Kolkata, with its network of waterways and colonial architecture, was historically known as the 'Venice of the East'.
